{"id":4612,"date":"2020-08-06T16:10:10","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T20:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lindabury.com\/firm\/?p=4612"},"modified":"2024-03-20T13:00:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T17:00:21","slug":"reopening-the-household-following-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lindabury.com\/firm\/insights\/reopening-the-household-following-covid-19.html","title":{"rendered":"Reopening the Household Following COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted households and working families everywhere.\u00a0 As states begin to reopen, employers across the country are constructing return to the workplace plans that incorporate changes to physical and behavior protocols within their buildings and office space. As employees look to reenter the workplace, many working parents are faced with a similar issue \u2013 how to safely reopen the home to household employees, including nannies, tutors, dog walkers, cleaning staff, etc.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re welcoming back a former employee, or hiring someone new, it is imperative that you construct a thoughtful return to work plan for those reentering your household.\u00a0 While an open and honest conversation about these challenges is a good starting point, the best source of protection is a written agreement between the parties, which formalizes expectations and eliminates areas of question down the road.\u00a0 Your \u201creturn to the household\u201d plan or contract should take into account the following principles:<\/p>\n